Robotech - The New Generation - Legacy Collection 7

Robotech - The New Generation - Legacy Collection 7
by Noboru Ishiguro, Robert V. Barron

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DVD Review: The End
Summary: 5 Stars

THE STORY:

Several years after the events of the Robotech Masters saga, the earth is conquered by a deadly alien race called the Invid. Out of the ashes rises a resistance movement of Robotech freedom fighters committed to reclaiming earth and vanquishing the Invid conquerors...

The New Generation story arc chronicles Scott Bernard's freedom fighters' deadly journey across the world in search of the Invid's Reflex Point as they battle not only the merciless Invid, but also the perils of a lawless Earth full of cutthroat humans looking to survive at ANY cost....

In this volume the endgame is finally here as the Freedom Fighters slowly make their way and finally reach Reflex Point for their final showdown with the Invid invaders.

THE CONTENTS

Here's the rundown of the episodes and content on each disc:

Disc 1: Genesis

Episode 74 - Annie's Wedding: On the run from the Invid, the Freedom Fighters enter a tropical forest where they meet a primitive tribe who just may be more harmful to them than the Invid...

Episode 75 - Separate Ways: Tensions run high and inner fears about the futility of their struggle rise to the surface as the Freedom Fighters become trapped in an underground tunnel after yet another run-in with the Invid.

Episode 76 - Metamorphosis: As a result of their genetic experiments, The Invid's Prince Korg and Princess Sera undergo transformation in the ULTIMATE lifeform with a mission to seek out and DESTROY the Freedom Figthers - as the gang unknowingly takes a break for R&R on a deserted former Tropical Island Resort.

Episode 77 - The Midnight Sun: It's guerrilla warfare in the mountains as the Freedom Fighters, without their mecha, take on Korg and Sera in an icy mountain pass.

Episode 78 - Ghost Town: Traveling to the Wild, Wild, West, the gang encounters a band of OLD soldiers who fought alongside Rick Hunter who steal and sell weapons.

Episode 79 - Frostbite: The gang comes upon the buried ruins of a perfectly preserved Denver, Colorado and take the opportunity to restock supplies and have R&R.

Disc 2: Hollow Victory

Episode 80 - Birthday Blues: The gang throws Annie her first ever REAL birthday party. Will the Invid crash it?

Episode 81 - Hired Gun: Can the gang stop a mysterious gunmen (who looks like Kid Rock!!!) who's been killing off soldiers in the desert - or will they become just another victim?

Episode 82 - The Big Apple: Korg passes a death sentence to the people of New York. Can Yellow Dancer and the gang stop him?

Episode 83 - Reflex Pont: Finally arriving at Reflex Point the gang teams up with a videographer from Rick Hunter's REF sent to do recon to prevent a deadly weapon from falling into Invid hands.

Episode 84 - Dark Finale: The final showdown begins as the freedom fighters and a mass Earth army under Admiral Rick Hunter's REF attacks Reflex Point.

Episode 85 - Symphony of Light: It's the bittersweet conclusion to the Robotech Saga. Who will win? Who will survive? Where's Rick Hunter? WHY WAS A SEQUEL NEVER MADE???

Disc 3: Elements of Robotechnology 7

This collection contains the second best installment in the "Elements of Robotechnology" series. Here's a rundown:

1. Robotech Deleted Scenes: As most know, Robotech was made by editing together three separate Japanese Anime series: Macross, Southern Cross and Mospeada. TONS of edits had to be made to seamlessly edit them together. Presented here is a HUGE collection of cut footage, totaling about an hours worth of view time. Overall, this is definitely a must-see. The clips are presented in Japanese.

2. Merchandise Gallery: Slideshow presentation format of various galleries of Robotech merchandise set to the Robotech theme (which you'll be sick of hearing afterward). TONS of merchandising (clothes, toys, books, games, videos, etc) was done for Robotech. Approximately 20 minutes worth of footage.

3. Robocon 10 Footage: This was supposed to be interviews with talent at a Robotech convention done in 1996, but IT WASN'T ON MINE. No link or whatever. Searching through the chapters though I found two commercials for Robotech. DO I HAVE AN UNINTENDED COLLECTOR'S ITEM HERE???

4. Video Game Clips: Two clips for two Robotech based video games. Clip 1 for an unreleased N64 game. Not bad, kinda likes like Starfox and those Star Wars X-wing/Tie Fighter shoot-em up games. Clip 2 for a soon to be released next-gen system game. AWESOME graphics. Looks like a keeper.

5. International Clips: Two scenes of Robotech in French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Clip 1: Rand peeping on the girls at Annie's party, Clip 2: The Regess confronts the gang in the Hive. Clip 3: A Robotech Pepsi commercial in Spanish???

THE VERDICT:

Many feel that the New Generation story arc is the best out of all three of the Robotech story arcs, including the Macross Saga, and with good reason. The ultra-cool mecha and the ULTRA-INTENSE action as the freedom fighters literally run and fight for their lives against the Invid and make their way through a post-apocalyptic and treacherous world is awesome!!

If you've never seen Robotech, simply put YOU MUST. The action and the drama are compelling, clearly showing why Robotech became a pop culture icon. It is the series that forever put Japanese anime on the map in the US. If you did grow up with Robotech, give these a watch again. They're great for a trip down memory lane. You can't lose!!! Hopefully someday a sequel will finally be made to tie-up some of the loose ends.

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